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Americans can expect more expensive internet for slower, less reliable service.

(Alexandria, Virginia) — This morning the 60 Plus Association, the nation’s largest center-right seniors group with more than 7.2 million senior supporters, issued a statement in response to yesterday’s FCC decision to regulate the internet like a public utility. The decision came after the independent agency was heavily pressured by President Obama for a more dominant federal role in regulating the internet. Said 60 Plus Chairman and Founder Jim Martin:

Thank you Madame Chairwoman, for this opportunity to speak on behalf of more than 7.2 million senior citizens I am proud to represent as the Chairman of the 60 Plus Association, as well as on behalf of the interests of the more than 70% of elderly over the age of 65 living on fixed incomes.

(Alexandria, Virginia) — The 60 Plus Association, America’s largest center-right seniors group with over 7.2 million supporters, today gave a rousing endorsement to the Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act (ITFFA), which seeks to keep access to the internet free from taxation. The bill was introduced Tuesday in the U.S. Senate by co-patrons John Thune (R-SD), Chairman of the Commerce Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-OR), along with 38 bi-partisan co-sponsors.

Keystone will provide America much needed jobs and energy, and help lessen the critical impact of unstable energy prices on our nation’s elderly.

(Alexandria, Virginia) — The 60 Plus Association, America’s largest center-right seniors group with over 7.2 million supporters, today issued a statement in support of S.1, The Keystone XL Pipeline Act, which will receive a vote in the U.S. House tomorrow, setting the stage for the bill to be presented to President Obama.

(Alexandria, Virginia) — The 60 Plus Association, America’s largest center-right seniors group with over 7.2 million supporters, today issued a statement in support of H.R. 596: Obamacare Repeal, which will deactivate Obamacare and instruct Congress to pass healthcare reform that empowers patients, expands coverage and offers free-market mechanisms to make healthcare more affordable. This vote will be included in a 60 Plus Congressional Scorecard as a “senior friendly” vote. Said 60 Plus Chairman and Founder Jim Martin: